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Raqia Children Center Llc

Reading, PA · Berks County
3436 Penn Ave, Reading, PA 19608
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Quick Facts

Capacity
40 children
Languages
English, American Sign Language, Cambodian, Chinese - Cantonese, Chinese - Mandarin, English, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Vietnamese
Subsidized Program
Participates
Food Program
Does not participate
State Rating
1

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Contact Information

📞 (610) 451-8848
3436 Penn Ave
Reading, PA 19608
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Licensed Child Care Center
Active License
License Number
CER-00255432
License Issued
Jul 29, 2026
Active Through
Jul 29, 2027
Issued By
Pennsylvania Department of Education and Public Welfare
District Office
Early Learning Resource Center for Region 13

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About the Provider

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Raqia Children Center Llc is a Child Care Center in Reading PA, with a maximum capacity of 40 children. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Hours of Operation

  • Monday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Thursday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Friday6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date Reason Description Status
2026-04-21 Renewal 3270.121(a)/3270.121(b) - Review policies and procedures/Given parents in writing Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.121(a)/3270.121(b)

Description: Review policies and procedures/Given parents in writing

Noncompliance Area: The written information provided to parents at enrollment did not include the daily schedule.

Correction Required: The operator shall review with the parent, at the time of application, the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements. At the time of enrollment, a parent shall receive in writing the facility's general daily schedule, hours for which care is provided, fees, responsibilities for meals, clothing, health policies, supervision policies, night care policies, dismissal policies, transportation and pick-up arrangements.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The daily schedule was added to the parent handbook.
2026-04-21 Renewal 3270.131(a) - Health information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.131(a)

Description: Health information

Noncompliance Area: The health assessment on file for child #1 was dated 2/26/26 which was greater than 60 days after start date (see code sheet for start date).

Correction Required: The operator shall require the parent of an enrolled child, including a child, a foster child and a relative of an operator or a facility person, to provide an initial health report no later than 60 days following the first day of attendance at the facility.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
A current health assessment is on file.
2026-04-21 Renewal 3270.14/3270.21 - Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.14/3270.21

Description: Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety

Noncompliance Area: The Shaken Baby/Abusive Head Trauma/Child Maltreatment policy did not sufficiently include information on child maltreatment as required by 45 CFR 98.41(a)(1)(vi).

Correction Required: A facility shall be operated in conformity with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.State agencies whose regulations may relate to the operation of a facility include the Department of Environmental Resources, the Department of Labor and Industry, the Department of Health, the Department of Education and the Department of Transportation. Conditions at the facility may not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The shaken baby/abusive head trauma/child maltreatment policy was updated to include information on child maltreatment.
2026-04-21 Renewal 3270.31(e)(4)(ii) - Fire safety - 1 yr. Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.31(e)(4)(ii)

Description: Fire safety - 1 yr.

Noncompliance Area: Staff person #1 completed fire safety training on 1/3/25 and next on 2/25/26, a gap of greater than 1 year.

Correction Required: Staff persons shall participate, at least annually, in fire safety training conducted by a fire protection professional. Staff persons and volunteers shall receive training in maintenance of smoke detectors, the duties of facility persons during a fire drill and during a fire and the use of the facility's fire extinguishers, not including discharge of the fire suppressant agent.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Staff #1 has current fire safety training.
2026-04-21 Renewal 3270.32(a) - Comply with CPSL Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)

Description: Comply with CPSL

Noncompliance Area: Staff #2 did not have a disclosure statement on file (see code sheet for start date).

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services).

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Disclosure statement was signed by staff and witnessed by director.
2025-11-13 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.66(a) - Locked or inaccessible Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.66(a)

Description: Locked or inaccessible

Noncompliance Area: On 11/13/25 during an unannounced inspection, there was toilet bowl cleaner and OxiClean accessible to children on the window sill of the bathroom on the second floor.

Correction Required: Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be kept in an area or container that is locked or made inaccessible to children.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Upon discovery of the violation, the toilet bowl cleaner and OxiClean were immediately removed from the bathroom window sill and relocated to a secure, locked cabinet that is inaccessible to children. All staff were notified of the incident and reminded of the requirement to ensure that all cleaning materials and toxic substances remain secured at all times. A full safety sweep of the facility was completed to ensure no other materials were accessible.
2025-11-13 Allocated Unannounced Monitoring 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b) - Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.95(a)/3270.95(b)

Description: Devices must be compliant/Director or designated staff person ensure compliance

Noncompliance Area: On 11/13/25 during an unannounced inspection, a review of the fire alarm test log showed alarm tests completed 5/16/25 then 6/17/25; 7/16/25 then 8/18/25; and the most recent alarm test was 10/13/25 all periods of greater than 30 days.

Correction Required: Fire detection devices or systems must be in compliance with standards established under section 1016(c) of the act (62 P.S. § 1016(c)). The Director or designated staff person who is responsible for compliance with this chapter shall ensure the requirements under subsection (a) are met.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
The fire alarm test due for November was completed promptly, and documentation was updated. Moving forward, the Director and designated staff will ensure that each fire alarm test is scheduled on the calendar before the 30-day deadline to prevent future gaps in testing.
2025-07-16 Renewal 3270.124(b)(2) - Physician name, address, phone Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(2)

Description: Physician name, address, phone

Noncompliance Area: As of the renewal inspection, the emergency contact information for child #1 did not include the physician's phone number.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the child's physician or source of medical care.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parent will provide phone number for physician.
2025-07-16 Renewal 3270.124(b)(6) - Insurance coverage information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.124(b)(6)

Description: Insurance coverage information

Noncompliance Area: The emergency contact information for child #2 did not contain any health insurance information.

Correction Required: Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
Parent will provide health insurance information or document on the form that they have no insurance.
2025-07-16 Renewal 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4) - Comply with CPSL/CPSL information Compliant - Finalized

Regulation: 3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)

Description: Comply with CPSL/CPSL information

Noncompliance Area: During the renewal inspection on 7/16/25 the state police clearance for staff #1 and #2 stated "still pending" which is not a complete clearance. Staff #3 did not have sufficient documentation of clearances from the state that was lived in in the previous five years and has been employed for more than 45 days (see code sheet for start date).

Correction Required: The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). A facility person's record shall include a copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance information, a copy of the disclosure statement and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL. Facility Person #3 may not work in a child care position at the facility until all clearances are on file.

Provider Response: (Contact the State Licensing Office for more information.)
State police clearance was obtained for staff #1 and #2 during the renewal inspection. Staff #3 was removed from care as of July 17, 2025. We are submitting the necessary applications for the NY child abuse clearance and the NY state sex offender registry today and will ensure both are on file before she resumes any duties.
2025-04-08 Initial review Initial review Compliant - Finalized

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